BLocking for Sideflip

[Lacka]

Hia, Im new at this. Only had like 2 "real" tricksessions at this time but since Ive watched and read this forum and the tutorials for some time now I think im learning pretty quickly (at this stage anyways).

Nailed the frontflip on my first atempt and I think its pretty much to Dogens Blocking tutorial so I decided to go for sideflip next cuz it not all to different from frontflip. The thing is that I cant seem to get the blocking angles right for making that smoothly sailing Sideflip like the ones Ive seen around this forum. I get around just barely, often landing on one knee and one foot planted, and I think its because I travel a long distance sideways..
Long distance and no height.

U guys got any advice for blocking sideways?

[Phil D]

got a vid?

[Tao]

Maybe you could try to delay the jump and then tuck.

[TKD_Andy]

tao it depends whether he wants a side TUCK or a sideflip like a doubley-leg.

you've pretty much summed up up though, delay that shizzle.

[Lacka]

Ive got a vid, but Im currently at work so I cant upload it until later.
U guys know any easy program for converting videofiles? I got a stupid camera that makes .MOV files thats not possible to upload on YouTube.com

[Phil D]

use www.yousendit.com

[Rayzer]

search google for ImToo Mpeg Encoder (srry im to lazy to find a link right now:smile:) It can convert from- and to every possible video format. The free/trial version can only make vids till 5MB so if you want to be able to convert every size, and im pretty sure you want that, just lookup a serial from a website or something.

[Tao]

tao it depends whether he wants a side TUCK or a sideflip like a doubley-leg.

you've pretty much summed up up though, delay that shizzle.

I said it because I've experienced the same like him, landing on the knees or barely on the feet.
So I delayed the jump and then tucked and landed it so good that I almost flew away, even when jumping so far to the side.

And what do you mean with sideflip or sidetuck? A sideflip is a sideflip, a doubleleg is a doubleleg.

[007lemur]

theres some nice sideflips in here just before half way.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=fscK-fV1yRM

just get your feet out in front of your center of gravity.

stall then tuck.

easy as pie. sideflips are the easiest move i can do.

[Lacka]

Thx for the Encoder, a vid will be up soon.
Sorry for slow response, my internet has been hi-jacked.

[Lacka]

Well here it is, Not the best of em but its the one of the few Ive gotten on tape.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBrFcHh1K1c

[alpha7158]

make sure the jump before you takeoff isnt too high, your feet should land slightly infront of your chest, its more of a hop than a jump. Also stay on the balls of your feet

edit: i havent watched clipyet ill watch now

edit: i dont think blocking is your problem. use your arms (like wings, by this i mean your elbows push into the sky... its hard to explain without showing you haha) to get you height and delay the rotation a tad and you will be landing them easy every time

[Ali]

Just so you know, youtube does accept .mov files, my camera makes those too..

[Jwizzman]

Try jumping over obsticles, filming and analyzing, and you're hardly using your arms, try delaying the tuck (your arms should first quickly get you up before you tuck).

good luck

[Lacka]

yeah ur right. I almost never use my arm and that goes for most moves actually. Is there any good way to get a feel for it or am I up for some sensless drilling ;D

Alpha: Im not sure I fully understand that wing/elbow association but.. Well, guess I gotta try it and see it to get a feel for it. I would be glad if u posted one of ur sideflips so that I could watch the master in action :D

Ali: Hmm, must have done something wrong when I tried to upload it the first time then. Well wanted to add some text to it anyways so ;)

Jwizz: alright, good tip. Forcing me to go vertical by using obstacles. Ill try it in the near future. Hope I dont have to be alone doin it, I always get careless when im alone :D

Thx for all responses Keep em Coming :D

[se7en.]

After the 2nd stage of the pivot just before the tuck I never manage to start it simply because I don't get enough air as there is no lot of knee spring or anything. Tips guys ?